Category Archives: My Diary

Sign for the front door

Posted on 20/05/2011 by AlanM52

Made up a little sign to place near the front door.

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This time next week

Posted on 02/07/2010 by AlanM52

Reminder to myself-   Today is Friday 2nd July, this time next week will be my last day of work!   PS. better jot that down on a sticky note and stick to forehead.

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Not long now

Posted on 27/06/2010 by AlanM52

Less than two weeks to go until I retire. One thing I have to watch out for is: There are plenty of them around and they are certified by the Government.

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Takeaway night

Posted on 03/06/2010 by AlanM52

This evening I have to help ET feed the horses, it takes about one hour and is usually incident free – it feeks cold now and it’s only 5.00pm. It’s also take away night so pop into Brandon Park and … Continue reading →

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My retirement

Posted on 02/06/2010 by AlanM52

I have decided to retire and have formally notified my employer. My last working day is July 9 and I turn 63 in November. I have been planning for this over the last couple of years and found out a … Continue reading →

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The time has come

Posted on 15/05/2010 by AlanM52

After 33 years this week on Tuesday I handed in my retirement letter, last day is 9th July 2010.

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Storm weather April 2009

Posted on 15/04/2009 by AlanM52

The wild weather hit us in Melbourne’s south east on Wednesday 15, April 2009.We lost power when the neighbours tree brought down the lines.   Above: The tree that came down next door, lucky it fell away from us! Did … Continue reading →

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How we got to Australia

Posted on 06/02/2006 by AlanM52

My family and I came out to Australia as passengers on the cargo vessel Canara (3) She initially carried 24 passengers which was reduced to 12 in 1947 and to 9 later…not sure when. The Mackenzie clan made up nearly … Continue reading →

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My office at work

Posted on 15/08/2005 by AlanM52

A pic of my office in the IT Services area of a TAFE Institute.

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